Providence, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27315
Caswell County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,243
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,272
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Providence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27315 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27315 covers 68.4 square miles in Providence, Caswell County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,243 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27315 reports a modest median household income of $65,272 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,389. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,600 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $741; owner occupancy is 78.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caswell County, so 27315 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27315.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27315, Providence, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,243
Population
68.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27315?
40.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,272
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,389
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27315 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Providence, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,272 Top 49% higher than 51% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
884housing units
884
Total Housing Units
688
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,600
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$741
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 27315, employing approximately 380 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,688,000.
26
Businesses
380
Employees
$16.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27315 vs 27311 →
ZIP 27315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24540
Danville (24540)
32,170 residents
- 24541
Danville (24541)
28,221 residents
- 24586 5,562
Ringgold (24586)
5,562 residents
- 27379 4,661
Yanceyville (27379)
4,661 residents
- 27311 3,402
Pelham (27311)
3,402 residents
- 27212 2,580
Blanch (27212)
2,580 residents
- 27315 2,243
Providence (27315)
2,243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27315 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27315
Providence (27315)
$65,272 median income
- 27212
Blanch (27212)
$57,108 median income
- 24586
Ringgold (24586)
$53,962 median income
- 24541
Danville (24541)
$51,427 median income
- 24540
Danville (24540)
$47,924 median income
- 27311
Pelham (27311)
$39,044 median income
- 27379
Yanceyville (27379)
$38,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27315 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27315, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,243 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27315 in?
ZIP code 27315 (Providence) is located in Caswell County, North Carolina. Caswell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caswell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27315?
ZIP code 27315 in Providence, NC has a population of 2,243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27315?
The median household income in ZIP 27315 is $65,272, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27315?
The median home value in ZIP 27315 is $149,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27315 is White at 84.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27315?
ZIP code 27315 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27315 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27315?
In ZIP code 27315, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27315?
In ZIP code 27315, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27315 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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